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Zeporia 2 reviews
$45 per hour for 1 child

Welcome to your child's home away from home! With over 10 years of childcare experience, I provide high-quality, home-based care for infants, toddlers, and school-aged children in a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment. My goal is to give parents complete peace of mind while creating a place where children feel comfortable, valued, and excited to spend their day. My home is located in a quiet, family-friendly neighborhood within walking distance of several parks, the public library, kid-friendly restaurants and shopping, and a skate park, giving children plenty of opportunities for outdoor play, exploration, and age-appropriate activities. Whether we're reading books, creating crafts, playing outside, or enjoying home-cooked meals together, every day is designed to be active, enriching, and fun. I specialize in flexible care, including overnights, weekends, and last-minute bookings. My home is smoke-free, alcohol-free, clean, and child-friendly, and I strive to provide the consistency and warmth of a true "home away from home." Parents receive regular updates, photos, and communication throughout the day so they can feel confident and connected while their children are in my care. I believe every family deserves dependable, compassionate childcare built on trust, communication, and genuine care.

Zeporia's expertise with not just children but also ensuring a house feels like a home is impeccable. The care and attention to our baby (6 mos; 4; 9); the dedication to the home; and the honestly the vibe and feeling that someone genuinely cares for our child and home the way they care for theirs is amazing. Yes, I've been to her home, beautifully cared for and maintained so I have options based on where me and the husband are when we need a sitter. More importantly, my children adore her and love her. She's also very intelligent and patient with my children. I'd recommend her...as long as it's not on the days we need her lol

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Mikayla $20 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Ranchita, CA

Hi, everyone! My name is Mikayla. I am currently a graduate student working towards my degree in occupational therapy in hopes of working in pediatrics! I've began professionally working with children in 2018 in child-care settings ages 2 months-12 years old. I then transitioned to working in ABA for kiddos 1 years-12 years old in a multitude of placement settings (school, in-home, and clinics). I am also the oldest of 5 siblings and like to say that caregiving comes naturally to me. What I enjoy the most about my work is being able to develop relationships with kiddo and the family to where work no longer feels like work! At the end of the day, it's all about collaborating with parents in understanding how to provide the best care for their kiddo and being that source of support. In my free time, I love staying active. I play tennis, go the gym, and occasionally will go on hikes! I look forward to meeting you and the rest of the family!

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Abigail $20 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Ranchita, CA

Hi! My name is Abigail, and I am currently a student at UCLA. I have been babysitting for over four years and have experience caring for children of all ages, from infants and toddlers to middle schoolers. Working with kids is something I genuinely love, and babysitting has been one of the most rewarding parts of my life. I enjoy getting to know each child's unique personality and creating a fun, safe, and positive environment where they can feel comfortable being themselves. Whether that means playing outside, doing crafts, reading stories, helping with homework, baking, or simply keeping little ones entertained, I always try to make our time together engaging and enjoyable. Families often describe me as patient, responsible, caring, and dependable. I understand how important it is for parents to feel confident leaving their children with someone they trust, and I take that responsibility very seriously. My goal is always to provide attentive care while making sure your children feel supported, safe, and have fun. As a UCLA student, I am organized, hardworking, and able to balance responsibilities well. Most importantly, I truly love spending time with children and helping them learn, grow, and feel valued. I would love the opportunity to get to know your family and become someone both you and your children can count on!

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Colin
Booked by 3 repeat families
5 reviews
$23 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 7 families in Ranchita, CA

Hi families! I'm Colin, and I have extensive hands-on experience caring for children ages 1-9. I especially enjoy working with creative, imaginative kids and have also served as a youth group leader and piano tutor, which strengthened my patience, structure, and ability to encourage children in a positive, engaging way. Happy to provide additional references from my Care.com profile, where you can read reviews from other families I’ve worked with! I specialize in screen-free activities like reading, pretend play, crafts, outdoor play, and positive daily routines. I also have experience supporting children who are shy or neurodivergent, and always adapt my approach to help them feel comfortable, supported, and engaged! I'm CPR/First Aid certified, Home Care Aide (HCA) certified, fingerprint background checked, TB cleared, have reliable transportation, a clean driving record, and an SDSU engineering degree. As a bonus, I'm also happy to help with handyman tasks around the house! If you're looking for someone kind, dependable, and genuinely invested in your child's well-being, I'd love to help your family!

Thanks to Colin, my daughter and I truly had a fantastic memory during my business trip to La Jolla where he was taking care of my daughter while I was at a conference. Colin is kind, fun, patient and was genuinely engaged with my six year old daughter Emilia. He came fully prepared and worked out an entire program for her. He brought a handmade diary to record daily activities together and a tool kit with toys and books for entertainment. Colin truly stands out as someone reliable, punctual and approachable. He communicated needs and expectations clearly upfront and was very thoughtful about making this an enjoyable experience for my daughter. She truly enjoyed spending time with Colin and I trusted him completely, especially coming from out of town. I would not hesitate to recommend him to any family looking for a dependable and caring sitter, whether at home or while traveling.

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Jacqueline
Booked by 1 repeat family
2 reviews
$24 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 2 families in Ranchita, CA

Hi! You can call me Jackie! 🥰 welcome to my profile! I have over 8 years of experience working with kids, including two years caring for a very special boy with special needs. My responsibilities included driving, helping with household tasks, and providing daily support with patience, much love, and responsibility. I also have a great love for animals - especially puppies! ♥️ Over the years, I’ve taken specialized training and courses to better support children with developmental and behavioral needs. I’m also CPR certified, fully vaccinated, and always prioritize safety and health in everything I do. I’m an excellent and confident driver, with over 10 years of experience. I have many excellent references from families available upon request.

Jackie worked for my family as an afternoon/evening nanny a few years ago, and she was fantastic! A safe driver, and always willing to pitch in and lend a hand with anything that's needed. My four kids loved her -- she is very loving, warm and creative. Any kid would be lucky to get a chance to hang out with Jackie! :)

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"We absolutely LOVE Isa — our family was so fortunate to have found her through UrbanSitter. I'm a first-time mom, and it took me a long time to find a full-time nanny I could trust to care for our sweet infant boy. Our boy connected with her immediately, and we couldn't have asked for anyone else to care for him. Her calming presence was also perfect for parents like us who work from home. We feel so lucky UrbanSitter helped us find someone who has truly become a part of our family."

Amy L., mom of one

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"I was so stressed about finding a part-time nanny for my 14-month-old son, who has moderate separation anxiety and hadn't been left with anyone but family before, but we were both immediately at ease in Buhay's presence. Her empathy and commitment to understanding child development are apparent in every interaction I've witnessed between her and my toddler. I feel very lucky to have found her."

Kamilah W., mom of one

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"Erna watched our now 5 year old daughter and 3 year old son for a few years. She is punctual, responsible, honest, and playful. What we appreciated most was that she was thoughtful in ensuring that we had a little break; for example, when the kids were clingy, she was able to divert their attention with games or songs or walks to the park. We felt very comfortable leaving our kids with Erna because of her caring nature and experience that spans a decade (including being a live-in nanny)."

Eric D., dad of two

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Nannies provide ongoing, in-home child care on a set schedule. A nanny may prepare meals, assist with school pickup, help with homework, manage activities, and handle light housekeeping related to child care. Many nannies specialize in specific age groups or needs such as infant care or bilingual support. Learn more about what a nanny does.

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What's the difference between UrbanSitter and a Ranchita nanny agency?

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A written agreement helps you and your nanny align on schedule, pay, duties, and time off before the job begins. Many families in Ranchita use a simple contract to set expectations from day one. See our nanny contract template and guide for what to include.

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